Chess960 tactic on c7
c9-09060Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. c7+ Kb7 29. c8=Q+ Kxc8 30. Qc6+ Kb8 31. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb7, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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